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3-280-663-11(1)
LCD Digital Colour TV
KDL-46D3550/46D3500
KDL-40D3550/40D3500
Operating Instructions
Before operating the TV, please read the “Safety
information” section of this manual.
Retain this manual for future reference.
© 2007 Sony Corporation
For useful information about Sony products
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing this Sony product.
Before operating the TV, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced with
the same rating of fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362
(i.e., marked with or ) must be used.
When an alternative type of plug is used it should be fitted
with the same rating of fuse, otherwise the circuit should be
protected by a 13 AMP FUSE at the distribution board.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the
fuse. Never use the plug w ithout the fuse cover. If you should
lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
FUSE
How to replace the fuse
Open the fuse compartment with a blade screwdriver, and
replace the fuse.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Notice for Digital TV function
• Any functions related to Digital TV ( ) will only work
in countries or areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital
terrestrial signals are broadcast or where you have access
to a compatible DVB-C (MPEG2) cable service. Please
confirm with your local dealer if you can receive a DVBT signal where you live or ask your cable provider if their
DVB-C cable service is suitable for integrated operation
with this TV.
• The cable provider may charge an additional fee for such
services and you may be required to agree to their terms
and conditions of business.
• Although this TV set follows DVB-T and DVB-C
specifications, compatibility with future DVB-T digital
terrestrial and DVB-C digital cable broadcasts cannot be
guaranteed.
• Some Digital TV functions may not be available in some
countries/regions and DVB-C cable may not operate
correctly with some providers.
For a list of compatible cable providers, refer to the support
web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
Disposal of the TV set
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help pr event potential negative consequen ces for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The
recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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of electrical and electronic
Trademark information
• is a registered trademark of the DVB Project
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
The illustrations used in this manual are of the KDL40D3500 unless otherwise stated.
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Table of Contents
Start-up Guide 4
Safety information ..................................................................................................................... 8
Precautions .............................................................................................................................10
Overview of the remote ........................................................................................................11
Overview of the TV buttons and indicators ........................................................................ 12
Watching TV
Watching TV............................................................................................................................13
Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..............................................15
Using the Digital Favourite list ........................................................................................ 17
Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment............................................................................................... 18
Viewing pictures from the connected equipment ....................................................................20
Using HDMI control ................................................................................................................. 21
Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus ......................................................................................................22
Picture menu ........................................................................................................................... 23
Sound menu............................................................................................................................25
Screen menu........................................................................................................................... 27
Set-up menu............................................................................................................................ 28
PC Settings menu ...................................................................................................................32
Analogue Set-up menu ...........................................................................................................33
Digital Set-up menu ........................................................................................................36
Additional Information
Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................41
: for digital channels only
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Start-up Guide
To insert batteries into the remote
1: Checking the
accessories
Mains lead (Type BF)* (1)
Coaxial cable (1)
Support belt (1) and screws (2)
Remote RM-ED009 (1)
Size AA batteries (R6 type) (2)
* Do not remove the ferrite cores.
Push and lift the cover to open.
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• Observe the correct polarity when inserting batteries.
• Do not use different types of batteries together or mix old
and new batteries.
• Dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly way.
Certain regions may regulate the disposal of batteries.
Please consult your local authority.
• Handle the remote with care. Do not drop or step on it, or
spill liquid of any kind onto it.
• Do not place the remote in a location near a heat source, a
place subject to direct sunlight, or a damp room.
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2: Connecting an aerial/
3: Preventing the TV
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cable/VCR
Connecting an aerial/cable
Terrestrial signal or cable
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Mains lead (supplied)
Connecting an aerial/cable and VCR
from toppling over
4: Bundling the cables
Mains lead
(supplied)
Scart lead (not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(supplied)
Terrestrial signal
or cable
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
VCR
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The hook of the cable holder can be opened from either sides
depending on attaching position.
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5: Performing the initial
setup
3,4,6,7
9
4 Press F/f to select the country/region in
which you will operate the TV, then press
.
If the country/region which you want to use on the
TV does not appear in the list, select “-” instead of
a country/region.
Auto tuning the TV
5 Before you start auto tuning the TV, insert
a pre-recorded tape into the VCR
connected to the TV (page 5) and start play
back.
The video channel will be located and stored on
the TV during auto tuning.
If no VCR is connected to the TV, skip this step.
6 Press G/g to select “OK”, then press .
Selecting the language and country/
region
1 Connect the TV to your mains socket
(220-240 V AC, 50 Hz).
2 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV.
When you turn on the TV for the first time, the
Language menu appears on the screen.
3 Press F/f/G/g to select the language
displayed on the menu screens, then press
.
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7 Press F/f to select “Antenna” or “Cable”,
then press .
If you select “Cable”, the screen for selecting the
scan type appears. See “To tune the TV for digital
cable connection” on page 7.
The TV starts searching for all available digital
channels, followed by all available analogue
channels. This may take some time, so do not
press any buttons on the TV or remote while
proceeding.
If a message appears for you to confirm the aerial
connection
No digital or analogue channels were found.
Check all the aerial connections and press to
start auto tuning again.
8 When the Programme Sorting menu
appears on the screen, follow the steps of
“Programme Sorting” on page 33.
If you do not wish to change the order in which the
analogue channels are stored on the TV, go to next
step.
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9 Press MENU to exit.
The TV has now tuned in all the available channels.
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When a digital broadcast channel cannot be received, or
when selecting a region in which there are no digital
broadcasts in step 4 (page 6), the time must be set after
performing step 9.
To tune the TV for digital cable connection
1 Press F/f to select “Scan Type”, then
press .
2 Press F/f to select “Quick Scan” or “Full
Scan”, then press .
“Quick Scan”: Channels are tuned according to
the cable provider’s information within the
broadcast signal. The recommended setting for
“Frequency”, “Network ID” and “Symbol Rate” is
“Auto” unless your cable provider has supplied
actual values to use. “Quick Scan” is
recommended for fast tuning when this is
supported by your cable provider.
“Full Scan”: All available channels are tuned and
stored. This procedure may take some time. This
option is recommended when “Quick Scan” is not
supported by your cable provider.
For further information about supported cable
providers, refer to the support web site:
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
3 Press G/g/f to select “Start”, then press
.
The TV starts searching for channels. Do not press
any buttons on the TV or remote.
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Some cable providers do not support “Quick Scan”. If no
channels are detected using “Quick Scan”, perform “Full
Scan”.
Detaching the stand
from the TV
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Do not remove the stand for any reason other than to wallmount the TV or to attach the optional TV stand.
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Safety information
Installation/Set-up
Install and use the TV set in accordance with the
instructions below in order to avoid any risk of fire,
electrical shock or damage and/or injuries.
Installation
• The TV set should be installed near an easily accessible
mains socket.
• Place the TV set on a stable, level surface.
• Only qualified service personnel should carry out wall
installations.
• For safety reasons, it is strongly recommended that you
use Sony accessories, including:
– Wall-mount bracket SU-WL500
– TV stand SU-FL300M
Transporting
• Before transporting the
TV set, disconnect all
cables.
• Two or three people are
needed to transport a large
TV set.
• When transporting the TV
set by hand, hold it as
shown on the right. Do not
put stress on the LCD
panel.
• When lifting or moving
the TV set, hold it firmly
from the bottom.
• When transporting the TV
set, do not subject it to
jolts or excessive
vibration.
• When transporting the TV
set for repairs or when
moving, pack it using the
original carton and
packing material.
Be sure to hold the
bottom of the panel, not
the front part.
Ventilation
• Never cover the ventilation holes or insert anything in the
cabinet.
• Leave space around the TV set as shown below.
• It is strongly recommended that you use a Sony wallmount bracket in order to provide adequate air-circulation.
Installed on the wall
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm
10 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
Installed with stand
30 cm
10 cm 10 cm 6 cm
Leave at least this space around the set.
• To ensure proper ventilation and prevent the collection of
dirt or dust:
– Do not lay the TV set flat, install upside down,
backwards, or sideways.
– Do not place the TV set on a shelf, rug, bed or in a
closet.
– Do not cover the TV set with a cloth, such as curtains,
or items such as newspapers, etc.
– Do not install the TV set as shown below.
Air circulation is blocked.
Wall Wall
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Mains lead
Handle the mains lead and socket as follows in order
to avoid any risk of fire, electrical shock or damage
and/or injuries:
– Connect the TV set using a three-wire grounding type
mains plug to a mains socket with a protective earthing
connection.
– Use only Sony mains leads, not those of other brands.
– Insert the plug fully into the mains socket.
– Operate the TV set on a 220-240 V AC supply only.
– When wiring cables, be sure to unplug the mains lead
for your safety and take care not to catch your feet on
the cables.
– Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket before
working on or moving the TV set.
– Keep the mains lead away from heat sources.
– Unplug the mains plug and clean it regularly. If the plug
is covered with dust and it picks up moisture, its
insulation may deteriorate, which could result in a fire.
Notes
• Do not use the supplied mains lead on any other
equipment.
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the mains lead excessively.
The core conductors may be exposed or broken.
• Do not modify the mains lead.
• Do not put anything heavy on the mains lead.
• Do not pull on the mains lead itself when disconnecting
the mains lead.
• Do not connect too many appliances to the same mains
socket.
• Do not use a poor fitting mains socket.
When not in use
• If you will not be using the TV set for several days, the TV
set should be disconnected from the mains for
environmental and safety reasons.
• As the TV set is not disconnected from the mains when the
TV set is just turned off, pull the plug from the mains to
disconnect the TV set completely.
• However, some TV sets may have features that require the
TV set to be left in standby to work correctly.
For children
• Do not allow children to climb on the TV set.
• Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that
they are not mistakenly swallowed.
If the following problems occur...
Turn off the TV set and unplug the mains lead
immediately if any of the following problems occur.
Ask your dealer or Sony service centre to have it
checked by qualified service personnel.
When:
– Mains lead is damaged.
– Poor fitting of mains socket.
– TV set is damaged by being dropped, hit or having
something thrown at it.
– Any liquid or solid object falls through openings in the
cabinet.
Prohibited Usage
Do not install/use the TV set in locations,
environments or situations such as those listed below,
or the TV set may malfunction and cause a fire,
electrical shock, damage and/or injuries.
Location:
Outdoors (in direct sunlight), at the seashore, on a ship or
other vessel, inside a vehicle, in medical institutions,
unstable locations, near water, rain, moisture or smoke.
Environment:
Places that are hot, humid, or excessively dusty; where
insects may enter; where it might be exposed to mechanical
vibration, near flammable objects (candles, etc). The TV set
shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the TV.
Situation:
Do not use when your hands are wet, with the cabinet
removed, or with attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer. Disconnect the TV set from mains socket and
aerial during lightning storms.
Broken pieces:
• Do not throw anything at the TV set. The screen glass may
break by the impact and cause serious injury.
• If the surface of the TV set cracks, do not touch it until you
have unplugged the mains lead. Otherwise electric shock
may result.
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Precautions
Viewing the TV
• View the TV in moderate light, as viewing the TV in poor
light or during long period of time, strains your eyes.
• When using headphones, adjust the volume so as to avoid
excessive levels, as hearing damage may result.
LCD Screen
• Although the LCD screen is made with high-precision
technology and 99.99% or more of the pixels are effective,
black dots may appear or bright points of light (red, blue,
or green) may appear constantly on the LCD screen. This
is a structural property of the LCD screen and is not a
malfunction.
• Do not push or scratch the front filter, or place objects on
top of this TV set. The image may be uneven or the LCD
screen may be damaged.
• If this TV set is used in a cold place, a smear may occur in
the picture or the picture may become dark. This does not
indicate a failure. These phenomena disappear as the
temperature rises.
• Ghosting may occur when still pictures are displayed
continuously. It may disappear after a few moments.
• The screen and cabinet get warm when this TV set is in
use. This is not a malfunction.
• The LCD screen contains a small amount of liquid crystal
and mercury. The fluorescent tubes used in this TV set
also contain mercury. Follow your local ordinances and
regulations for disposal.
Handling and cleaning the screen surface/cabinet of
the TV set
Be sure to unplug the mains lead connected to the TV set
from mains socket before cleaning.
To avoid material degradation or screen coating degradation,
observe the following precautions.
• To remove dust from the screen surface/cabinet, wipe
gently with a soft cloth. If dust is persistent, wipe with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a diluted mild detergent
solution.
• Never use any type of abrasive pad, alkaline/acid cleaner,
scouring powder, or volatile solvent, such as alcohol,
benzene, thinner or insecticide. Using such materials or
maintaining prolonged contact with rubber or vinyl
materials may result in damage to the screen surface and
cabinet material.
• When adjusting the angle of the TV set, move it slowly so
as to prevent the TV set from moving or slipping off from
its table stand.
Optional Equipment
Keep optional components or any equipment emitting
electromagnetic radiation away from the TV set. Otherwise
picture distortion and/or noisy sound may occur.
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Overview of the remote
1 "/1 – TV standby
Turns the TV on and off from standby mode.
2 A/B – Dual Sound (page 26)
3 Coloured buttons (page 14, 15, 17)
4 / – Input select / Text hold
• In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source from equipment connected
to the TV sockets.
• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Holds the current page.
5 F/f/G/g/ (page 13, 22)
6 TOOLS (page 14, 20)
Enables you to access various viewing options and change/make adjustments
according to the source and screen format.
7 MENU (page 22)
8 THEATRE
You can set Theatre Mode on or off. When Theatre Mode is set to on, the
optimum audio output (if the TV is connected with an audio system using an
HDMI cable) and picture quality for film-based contents are automatically
set.
9 Number buttons
• In TV mode: Selects channels. For channel numbers 10 and above, enter
the second and third digit quickly.
• In Analogue Text mode: Enters the three digit page number to select the
page.
0 – Previous channel
Returns to the previous channel watched (for more than five seconds).
qa PROG +/-/ /
• In TV mode (page 13): Selects the next (+) or previous (-) channel.
• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Selects the next ( ) or previous ( )
page.
qs % – Mute (page 13, 20)
qd 2 +/- – Volume (page 20)
qf / – Text (page 13)
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• The number 5, PROG + and A/B
buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile
dots as references when operating the
TV.
• If you turn the TV off, Theatre Mode is
also turned off.
qg DIGITAL – Digital mode (page 13)
qh ANALOG – Analogue mode (page 13)
qj RETURN /
Returns to the previous screen of any displayed menu.
qk – EPG (Digital Electronic Programme Guide) (page 15)
ql – Picture freeze (page 13)
Freezes the TV picture.
w; – Screen mode (page 14)
wa / – Info / Text reveal
• In digital mode: Displays brief details of the programme currently being
watched.
• In analogue mode: Displays information such as current channel number
and screen format.
• In Analogue Text mode (page 14): Reveals hidden information (e.g.
answers to a quiz).
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Overview of the TV buttons and indicators
1 (page 22)
2 / – Input select / OK
• In TV mode (page 20): Selects the input source
from equipment connected to the TV sockets.
• In TV menu: Selects the menu or option, and
confirms the setting.
3 2 +/-/ /
• In TV mode: Increases (+) or decreases (-) the
volume.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options right ( )
or left ( ).
4 PROG +/-/ /
• In TV mode: Selects the next (+) or previous (-)
channel.
• In TV menu: Moves through the options up ( ) or
down ( ).
5 1 – Power
Turns the TV on or off.
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To disconnect the TV completely, pull the plug from the
mains.
6 Light sensor (page 31)
7 – Picture Off / Timer indicator
• Lights up in green when the picture is switched off
(page 30).
• Lights up in orange when the timer is set
(page 30).
8 1 – Standby indicator
Lights up in red when the TV is in standby mode.
9 " – Power / Timer REC programme indicator
• Lights up in green when the TV is turned on.
• Lights up in orange when the timer recording is set
(page 15).
• Lights up in red during the timer recording.
0 Remote control sensor
• Receives IR signals from the remote.
• Do not put anything over the sensor, as its function
may be affected.
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Make sure that the TV is completely turned off before
unplugging the mains lead. Unplugging the mains lead while
the TV is turned on may cause the indicator to remain lit or
may cause the TV to malfunction.
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Watching TV
Watching TV
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To select a digital channel using the Digital
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), see page 15.
In digital mode
An information banner appears briefly. The
following icons may be indicated on the banner.
: Interactive service is available (Digital Text)
: Radio service
: Scrambled/Subscription service
: Multiple audio languages available
: Subtitles available
: Subtitles available for the hearing impaired
: Recommended minimum age for current
programme (from 4 to 18 years)
: Parental Lock
c (in red):
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Additional operations
To Press
Freeze the picture
(Picture freeze)
3
Access the
Programme index
table (in analogue
mode only)
Current programme is being recorded
.
Press once to remove the small
screen, then press again to return
to normal TV mode.
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This function is not available for a
PC input source.
.
To select an analogue channel,
F/f, then press .
press
Watching TV
1 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn
on the TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 (standby)
indicator on the TV front panel is red), press "/1
on the remote to turn on the TV.
2 Press DIGITAL to switch to digital mode, or
press ANALOG to switch to analogue
mode.
The channels available vary depending on the
mode.
3 Press the number buttons or PROG +/- to
select a TV channel.
To select channel numbers 10 and above using the
number buttons, enter the second and third digits
quickly.
Access the Digital
Favourites (in digital
mode only)
Mute the sound %.
Turn on the TV
without sound from
standby mode
.
For details, see page 17.
Press again to restore.
%.
To access Digital Text
Many broadcasters provide a Digital Text service.
Digital Text offers graphically rich contents,
compared to Analogue Text.
Select a digital channel which provides Digital Text,
then press /.
When a broadcaster provides a dedicated Digital Text
channel, select this channel to access Digital Text.
To navigate through Digital Text, follow the
instructions on the screen.
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To exit Digital Text, press RETURN.
To move around, press F/f/G/g.
To select items, press and the number buttons.
To access shortcuts, press the coloured buttons.
To access Analogue Text
In analogue mode, press /. Each time you press /,
the display changes cyclically as follows:
Text t Text over the TV picture (mix mode) t No
Text (exit the Text service)
To select a page, press the number buttons or / .
To hold a page, press / .
To reveal hidden information, press / .
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When four coloured items appear at the bottom of the Text
page, Fastext is available. Fastext allows you to access pages
quickly and easily. Press the corresponding coloured button
to access the page.
To change the screen format manually to
suit the broadcast
Press repeatedly to select the desired screen
format.
Smart*
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts with an
imitation wide screen
effect. The 4:3 picture
is stretched to fill the
screen.
4:3
Displays conventional
4:3 broadcasts (e.g.
non-wide screen TV) in
the correct proportions.
Wide
Displays wide screen
(16:9) broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
14:9*
Displays 14:9
broadcasts in the
correct proportions. As
a result, black border
areas are visible on the
screen.
* Parts of the top and bottom of the picture may be cut off.
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• You cannot select “4:3” or “14:9” for HD signal source
pictures.
• You cannot use this function while the digital banner is
displayed.
• Some characters and/or letters at the top and the bottom of
the picture may not be visible in “Smart”. In such a case,
you can select “Vertical Size” using the “Screen” menu
and adjust vertical size to make it visible.
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• When “Auto Format” is set to “On”, the TV will
automatically select the best mode to suit the broadcast
(page 27).
• You can adjust the position of the picture when selecting
“Smart” (50Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”. Press
up or down (e.g. to read subtitles) (except 720p and
1080i).
• Select “Smart” or “Zoom” to adjust for 720p or 1080i
source pictures with edge portions cut off.
F/f to move
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when
viewing a TV programme.
Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode See page 23.
Sound Mode See page 25.
Speaker See page 29.
Audio Language (in
digital mode only)
Subtitle Setting (in
digital mode only)
i Volume Adjusts the volume of the
See page 37.
See page 37.
headphones.
Zoom*
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Displays cinemascopic
(letter box format)
broadcasts in the
correct proportions.
Sleep Timer See page 30.
Power Saving See page 30.
Auto Clock Set (in
analogue mode only)
System Information (in
digital mode only)
Allows you to switch to digital
mode and obtain the time.
Displays the system
information screen.
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Checking the Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) *
1 In digital mode, press .
2 Perform the desired operation as shown in
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
Digital Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
* This function may not be available in some countries/regions.
To Do this
Watch a programme Press F/f to select the programme, then press .
Turn off the EPG Press .
Sort the programme information by
category
– Category list
Set a programme to be recorded
– Timer REC
Set a programme to be displayed
automatically on the screen when it
starts
– Reminder
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press
1 Press F/f/G/g to select the programme you want to record,
2 Press
3 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.
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The above procedure can be used even if the programme to be recorded has already
started.
1 Press F/f/G/g to select the future programme you want to
2 Press
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If you switch the TV to standby mode, it will automatically turn itself on
when the programme is about to start.
F/f/G/g to select a category, then press .
The categories available include:
“All Categories”: Contains all available channels.
Category name (e.g. “News”): Contains all channels corresponding to the
selected category.
then press
/ .
F/f to select “Timer REC”.
A red c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
display, then press / .
F/f to select “Reminder”, then press .
A c symbol appears by that programme’s information. The indicator on
the TV front panel lights up in orange.
Watching TV
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To Do this
Set the time and date of a programme
you want to record
– Manual timer REC
1 Press / .
2 Press
3 Press
4 Set the start and stop time in the same way as in step 3.
5 Press
6 Press to set the TV and your VCR timers.
The indicator on the TV front panel lights up in orange.
F/f to select “Manual timer REC”, then press .
F/f to select the date, then press g.
F/f to select the programme, then press .
Cancel a recording/reminder
– Timer list
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• You can set VCR timer recording on the TV only for SmartLink compatible VCRs. If your VCR is not SmartLink compatible,
a message will be displayed to remind you to set your VCR timer.
• Once a recording has begun, you can switch the TV to standby mode, but do not turn off the TV completely or the recording
will be cancelled.
• If an age restriction for programmes has been selected, a message asking for a PIN code will appear on the screen. For details,
see “Parental Lock” on page 37.
1 Press / .
2 Press
3 Press
4 Press
5 Press G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
F/f to select “Timer list”, then press .
F/f to select the programme you want to cancel, then
press .
F/f to select “Cancel Timer”, then press .
A display appears to confirm that you want to cancel the programme.
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Using the Digital Favourite list *
The Favourite feature allows you to specify up to four
lists of your favourite programmes.
1 Press MENU.
2 Press F/f to select “Digital Favourites”,
then press .
3 Perform the desired operation as shown in
Digital Favourite list
* This function may not be available in some countries/
regions.
To Do this
Create your Favourite list for the first
time
Watch a channel
Turn off the Favourite list Press RETURN.
1 Press to select “Yes”.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list.
3 Press
1 Press the yellow button to navigate through your Favourite lists.
2 Press while selecting a channel.
F/f to select the channel you want to add, then press .
Channels that are stored in the Favourite list are indicated by a symbol.
the following table or displayed on the
screen.
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Up to 999 channels can be stored in the Favourite list.
Watching TV
Add or remove channels in the currently
edited Favourite list
Remove all channels from the current
Favourite list
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to
edit.
3 Press
1 Press the blue button.
2 Press the yellow button to select the Favourite list you want to
3 Press the blue button.
4 Press
F/f to select the channel you want to add or remove,
then press .
edit.
G/g to select “Yes”, then press to confirm.
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Using Optional Equipment
Connecting optional equipment
You can connect a wide range of optional equipment to your TV.
Audio system
DVD player
PC (HDMI output)
Blu-ray disc player
Camcorder
PC
DVD player with component output
Hi-Fi audio
equipment
Video game equipment
For service use only
CAM Card
DVD player
Decoder
DVD recorder
VCR
Decoder
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Headphones
Camcorder
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Sockets Input symbol on
Description
screen
A HDMI IN 4 or 5 AV4 or AV5 Connect to the HDMI IN 4 or 5 socket if the equipment has a
B PC / PC Connect to the PC / socket. It is recommended to use a
C / 3 AV3 Connect to the component video sockets and the audio sockets
D Connect to the audio output sockets to listen to the sound
HDMI socket. The digital video and audio signals are input
from the equipment. In addition, when HDMI control
compatible equipment is connected, communication with the
connected equipment is supported. Refer to page 30 to set up
this communication. If the equipment has a DVI socket,
connect the DVI socket to the HDMI IN 5 socket through a
DVI - HDMI adaptor interface (not supplied), and connect the
equipment’s audio out sockets to the audio in the HDMI IN 5
sockets.
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• The HDMI sockets only support the following video inputs: 480i,
480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080/24p.
• Be sure to use only an HDMI cable that bears the HDMI logo.
PC cable with ferrites.
/3.
from the TV on Hi-Fi audio equipment.
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E / 1 AV1 or AV1 Connect to the scart / 1 socket. When you connect the
F / 2 AV2 or AV2 Connect to the scart / 2 socket. SmartLink is a direct
G Headphones Connect to the i socket to listen to sound from the TV on
H 6 or 6, and
6
I CAM
(Conditional Access
Module)
AV6 or AV6 Connect to the S video 6 socket or the composite video
decoder, the scrambled signal from the TV tuner is output to
the decoder, then the unscrambled signal is output from the
decoder.
link between the TV and a VCR/DVD recorder.
headphones.
6 socket, and the audio 6 sockets. To avoid picture
noise, do not connect the camcorder to the video 6 socket
and the S video 6 socket at the same time. If you connect
mono equipment, connect to the 6 L socket.
To use pay TV services. For details, refer to the instruction
manual supplied with your CAM.
To use the CAM, remove the “dummy” card from the CAM
slot. Turn off the TV when inserting your CAM into the CAM
slot. When you do not use the CAM, we recommend that the
“dummy” card be inserted and kept in the CAM slot.
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CAM is not supported in some countries/regions. Check with your
authorized dealer.
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Viewing pictures from
Using the Tools menu
Press TOOLS to display the following options when
viewing pictures from connected equipment.
the connected
equipment
Turn on the connected equipment, then
perform one of the following operation.
For equipment connected to the scart sockets using a
fully-wired 21-pin scart lead (page 18)
Start playback on the connected equipment.
The picture from the connected equipment appears on
the screen.
For an auto-tuned VCR (page 6)
In analogue mode, press PROG +/-, or the number
buttons, to select the video channel.
For other connected equipment (page 18)
Press / to display the connected equipment list.
F/f to select the desired input source, then press
Press
. (The highlighted item is selected if 2 seconds pass
without any operation after pressing
When the input source is set to “Skip” in the “AV
Preset” menu under the “AV Set-up” menu (page 29),
that input does not appear in the list.
Additional operations
To Do this
Return to normal TV
mode
Access the In put signal
index table (except TV
mode)
Change the volume of
the connected HDMI
control compatible
audio system
Mute the sound of the
connected HDMI
control compatible
audio system
Press DIGITAL or ANALOG.
Press to access the Input
signal index table. To select an
input source, press
press .
Press
Press
Press again to restore.
F/f.)
F/f, then
2 +/-.
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Options Description
Close Closes the Tools menu.
Picture Mode (except
PC input mode)
Display Mode (in PC
input mode only)
Sound Mode See page 25.
Speaker See page 29.
PAP (except PC input
mode)
PIP (in PC input
mode only)
Auto Adjustment (in
PC input mode only)
Horizontal Shift (in
PC input mode only)
Vertical Shift (in PC
input mode only)
i Volume Adjusts the volume of the
Sleep Timer (except
PC input mode)
Power Saving See page 30.
Auto Clock Set Allows you to switch to digital
See page 23.
See page 23.
See page 20.
See page 21.
See page 32.
See page 32.
See page 32.
headphones.
See page 30.
mode and obtain the time.
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PAP (Picture and Picture)
You can view two pictures (external input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect the optional equipment (page 18), and make
sure that images from the equipment appear on the
screen (page 20).
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• This function is not available for a PC input source.
• You cannot change the size of the pictures.
• You cannot display analog TV video in the TV
programme picture while displaying AV1, AV2 or AV6
video in the external input picture.
1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.
2 Press F/f to select “PAP”, then press .
The picture from connected equipment is
displayed on the left and the TV programme is
displayed on the right.
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3 Press number buttons or PROG +/- to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press or RETURN.
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The picture framed in green is audible. You can switch the
audible picture by pressing
G/g.
To view two pictures simultaneously
– PIP (Picture in Picture)
You can view two pictures (PC input and TV
programme) on the screen simultaneously.
Connect a PC (page 18), and make sure that images
from a PC appear on the screen.
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• You cannot display resolutions higher than WXGA (1280
× 768 pixels).
• “Power Management” is not available in PIP mode
(page 32).
1 Press TOOLS to display the Tools menu.
2 Press F/f to select “PIP”, then press .
The picture from the connected PC is displayed with
full size and the TV programme is displayed on the
right corner.
You can use
screen position.
F/f/G/g to move the TV programme
3 Press number buttons or PROG +/- to
select the TV channel.
To return to single picture mode
Press RETURN.
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You can switch the audible picture by selecting “Audio
Swap” from the Tools menu.
Using HDMI control
The HDMI control function allows equipment to
control each other using HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) specified by HDMI.
You can perform interlocked control operations
between Sony HDMI control compatible equipment
such as a TV, DVD recorder with hard disk and audio
system by connecting the equipment with HDMI
cables.
Be sure to correctly connect and set the compatible
equipment to use the HDMI control function.
To connect the HDMI control compatible
equipment
Connect the compatible equipment and the TV with an
HDMI cable. When connecting an audio system, be
sure to also connect the audio out sockets of the TV to
the audio system using a suitable cable. For details,
see page 18.
To make the HDMI control settings
HDMI control must be set on both the TV side and the
connected equipment side. See “HDMI Set-up” on
page 30 for the TV side settings. See the operating
instructions of the connected equipment for setting
details.
HDMI control functions
• Turns the connected equipment off interlocked with
the TV.
• Turns the TV on interlocked with the connected
equipment and automatically switches the input to
the equipment when the equipment starts to play.
• If you turn on a connected audio system while the
TV is on, the input switches to the audio from the
audio system.
• Adjusts the volume and mutes the sound of a
connected audio system.
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Using MENU Functions
Navigating through menus
“MENU” allows you to enjoy various convenient
features of this TV. You can easily select channels or
inputs sources and change the settings for your TV.
2
1
1 Press MENU.
2 Press F/f to select an option, then press
.
To exit the menu, press MENU.
5 External Inputs
Selects equipment connected to your TV.
• To watch the desired external input, select the
input source, then press .
• To assign a label to an external input, select
“Edit AV Labels”, then see page 29.
• To see a list of the connected HDMI control
compatible equipment, select “HDMI Device
Selection”.
6 Settings
Displays the “Settings” menu where most of the
advanced settings and adjustments are
performed.
1 Press F/f to select a menu icon, then
press .
2 Press F/f/G/g to select an option or
adjust a setting, then press .
For details about settings, see page 23 to 38.
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The options you can adjust vary depending on the
situation. Unavailable options are greyed out or not
displayed.
* This function may not be available in some countries/
regions.
1 Digital Favourites*
Displays the Favourite list (page 17).
2 Analogue
Returns to the last viewed analogue channel.
3 Digital*
Returns to the last viewed digital channel.
4 Digital EPG*
Displays the Digital Electronic Programme
Guide (EPG) (page 15).
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Picture menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Picture” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Target Inputs
Picture Mode
Display Mode
Reset
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Selects whether to apply settings made in the “Picture” menu to all inputs, or only to
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
Selects the picture mode except for PC input source. The options for “Picture Mode”
may differ depending on the “Video/Photo” setting (page 28).
“Vivid”: For enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
“Standard”: For standard picture. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Cinema”: For viewing film-based content. Most suitable for viewing in a theatre-
like environment. This picture setting was developed in collaboration with Sony
Pictures Entertainment to faithfully reproduce movies as intended by their creators.
“Photo”: Sets the optimum picture quality for photographs.
Selects the display mode for PC input source.
“Video”: For video images.
“Text”: For text, charts or tables.
Resets all the “Picture” settings except “Target Inputs”, “Picture Mode” and
“Display Mode” to the factory settings.
Adjusts the brightness of the backlight.
Increases or decreases picture contrast.
Brightens or darkens the picture.
Using MENU Functions
Colour
Hue
Increases or decreases colour intensity.
Increases or decreases the green tones and red tones.
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“Hue” can only be adjusted for an NTSC colour signal (e.g. U.S.A. video tapes).
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Colour Temperature
Adjusts the whiteness of the picture.
“Cool”: Gives the white colours a blue tint.
“Neutral”: Gives the white colours a neutral tint.
“Warm 1”/“Warm 2”: Gives the white colours a red tint. “Warm 2” gives a redder
tint than “Warm 1”.
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“Warm 1” and “Warm 2” are not available when “Picture Mode” is set to “Vivid”.
Sharpness
Noise Reduction
MPEG Noise Reduction
Advanced Settings
Sharpens or softens the picture.
Reduces the picture noise (snowy picture) in a weak broadcast signal.
“Auto”: Automatically reduces the picture noise (in analogue mode only).
“High”/“Medium”/“Low”: Modifies the effect of the noise reduction.
“Off”: Turns off the “Noise Reduction” feature.
Reduces the picture noise in MPEG-compressed video.
Customizes the Picture function in more detail. When you set “Picture Mode” to
“Cinema”, “Photo” or “Standard”, you can set/change these settings.
“Reset”: Resets all the advanced settings to the factory settings.
“Black Corrector”: Enhances black areas of the picture for stronger contrast.
“Adv. Contrast Enhancer”: Automatically adjusts “Backlight” and “Contrast” to
the most suitable settings judging from the brightness of the screen. This setting is
especially effective for dark images scenes. It will increase the contrast distinction
of the darker picture scenes.
“Gamma”: Adjusts the balance between bright and dark areas of the picture.
“Clear White”: Emphasizes white colours.
“Live Colour”: Makes colours more vivid.
“Colour Space”: Changes the colour reproduction gamut. “Wide” reproduces the
vivid colour and “Standard” reproduces the standard colour.
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Sound menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Sound” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Target Inputs
Sound Mode
Reset
Treble
Bass
Balance
Auto Volume
Volume Offset
Selects whether to apply settings made in the “Sound” menu to all inputs, or only to
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
“Dynamic”: Enhances treble and bass.
“Standard”: For standard sound. Recommended for home entertainment.
“Custom”: Flat response. Also allows you to store your preferred settings.
Resets all the “Sound” settings except “Target Inputs”, “Sound Mode”, “Dual
Sound”, “i Speaker Link” and “i Dual Sound” to the factory settings.
Adjusts higher-pitched sounds.
Adjusts lower-pitched sounds.
Emphasizes left or right speaker balance.
Keeps a constant volume level even when volume level gaps occur (e.g. adverts tend
to be louder than programmes).
Adjusts the volume level of the current input relative to other inputs, when “Target
Inputs” is set to “Viewing Only”.
Using MENU Functions
Surround
Sound Booster
“S-FORCE Front Surround”: Available for normal stereo broadcast and 5.1ch
digital broadcast surround audio, and the audio input from connected equipment.
“Off”: Converts and reproduces 5.1ch and other digital broadcast surround audio as
normal stereo audio (2ch). Reproduces the original audio of other broadcasts as is.
Gives sound more impact by compensating for phase effects in speakers.
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Dual Sound
Selects the sound from the speaker for a stereo or bilingual broadcast.
“Stereo”/“Mono”: For a stereo broadcast.
“A”/“B”/“Mono”: For a bilingual broadcast, select “A” for sound channel 1, “B”
for sound channel 2, or “Mono” for a mono channel, if available.
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If you select other equipment connected to the TV, set “Dual Sound” to “Stereo”, “A” or “B”.
However, when the external equipment connected to the HDMI socket is selected, this is fixed
to “Stereo”.
i Speaker Link
i Dual Sound
Switches the TV’s internal speakers on/off when headphones are connected.
“On”: Sound is output only from headphones.
“Off”: Sound is output from both the TV and headphones.
Selects the sound from the headphone for a stereo or bilingual broadcast, which
depends on the “Dual Sound” selection.
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Screen menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Screen” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Target Inputs
Screen Format
Auto Format
4:3 Default
Display Area
Selects whether to apply settings made in the “Screen” menu to all inputs, or only to
the input currently being watched.
“All”: Applies settings to all inputs.
“Viewing Only”: Applies settings only to the current input.
For details about the screen format, see “To change the screen format manually to
suit the broadcast” on page 14.
Automatically changes the screen format according to the broadcast signal. To keep
your setting, select “Off”.
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Even if “Auto Format” is set to “On” or “Off”, you can always modify the format of the screen
by pressing repeatedly.
Selects the default screen format for use with 4:3 broadcasts.
“Smart”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts with an imitation wide screen effect.
“4:3”: Displays conventional 4:3 broadcasts in the correct proportions.
“Off”: Keeps the current “Screen Format” setting when the channel or input is
changed.
Adjusts the screen area for displaying the picture.
“Full Pixel”: Displays the picture for 1080i or 1080p (except for component input)
sources in the original size when parts of the picture are cut off.
“Normal”: Displays the recommended picture area.
“-1”/“-2”: Enlarges the picture to hide the edge of the picture.
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“Full Pixel” is available only when “Screen Format” is set to “Wide”.
Using MENU Functions
Horizontal Shift
Vertical Shift
Vertical Size
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”
(50 Hz), “Zoom” or “14:9”.
Adjusts the vertical size of the picture when “Screen Format” is set to “Smart”,
“Zoom” or “14:9”.
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Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Setup” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to
“Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Auto Start-up
Language
Film Mode
Video/Photo
Starts the initial set-up to select the language and country/region, and tune in all
available digital and analogue channels.
Usually, you do not need to do this operation because the language and country/
region will have been selected and channels already tuned when the TV was first
installed (page 6).
However, this option allows you to repeat the process (e.g. to retune the TV after
moving house, or to search for new channels that have been launched by
broadcasters).
Selects the language in which the menus are displayed.
Provides smoother picture movement when playing DVD or VCR images taken on
film, reducing picture blur and graininess.
“Auto 1”: Provides smoother picture movement than the original film-based
content. Use this setting for standard use.
“Auto 2”: Provides the original film-based content as is.
“Off”: Turns off the “Film Mode” feature.
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If the image contains irregular signals or too much noise, “Film Mode” will be automatically
turned off even if “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” is selected.
Provides suitable image quality by selecting the option depending on the input
source (video or photograph data).
“Video-A”: Sets suitable image quality, depending on the input source, video data
or photograph data when directly connecting Sony HDMI output-capable equipment
that supports “Video-A” mode.
“Video”: Produces suitable image quality for moving pictures.
“Photo”: Produces suitable image quality for still images.
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• The setting is fixed to “Video” when Video-A mode is not supported on the connected
equipment, even if “Video-A” is selected.
• “Video/Photo” is available only for HDMI and component input sources (1080p and 1080i).
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AV Set-up
AV Preset
Assigns a name to any equipment connected to the side and rear sockets. The name
will be displayed briefly on the screen when the equipment is selected. You can skip
input signals from connected equipment that you do not want displayed on the
screen.
1 Press F/f to select the desired input source, then press .
2 Press
Auto S Video
Selects the input signal from S video sockets 6 when / 6 sockets are both
connected.
AV2 Output
Sets a signal to be output through the socket labelled / 2 on the rear of the TV.
If you connect a VCR or other recording equipment to the / 2 socket, you can
then record from the equipment connected to other sockets of the TV.
“TV”: Outputs a broadcast.
“AV1”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the / 1 socket.
“AV6”: Outputs signals from equipment connected to the
“Auto”: Outputs whatever is being viewed on the screen (except signals from the
Speaker
Turns on/off the TV’s internal speakers.
“TV Speaker”: The TV speakers are turned on in order to listen to the TV’s sound
through the TV speakers.
“Audio System”: The TV speakers are turned off in order to listen to the TV’s sound
only through your external audio equipment connected to the audio output sockets.
When connected with an HDMI control compatible equipment, you can turn the
connected equipment on interlocked with the TV. This setting must be made after
connecting the equipment.
F/f to select the desired option below, then press .
Equipment labels: Uses one of the preset labels to assign a name to connected
equipment.
“Edit:”: Creates your own label. Follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels”
(page 33).
“Skip”: Skips an unnecessary input source.
/ 6 socket.
/ 3, HDMI IN 4, HDMI IN 5 and PC / sockets).
Using MENU Functions
Audio Out
“Variable”: The audio output from your audio system can be controlled by the TV’s
remote.
“Fixed”: The audio output of the TV is fixed. Use your audio receiver’s volume
control to adjust the volume (and other audio settings) through your audio system.
Colour System
Selects the colour system (“Auto”, “PAL”, “SECAM”, “NTSC3.58”, “NTSC4.43”
or “PAL60”) according to the input signal from the input source.
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HDMI Set-up
This is used to set the HDMI control compatible equipment connected to the HDMI
sockets. Note that the interlock setting must also be made on the connected HDMI
control compatible equipment side.
HDMI Control
Sets whether to interlock the HDMI control compatible equipment and the TV.
When set to “On”, the following menu items can be performed.
Auto Devices Off
When this is set to “On”, the HDMI control compatible equipment turn off
interlocked with the TV.
Auto TV On
When this is set to “On”, the TV turns on interlocked with the HDMI control
compatible equipment.
Device List Update
Creates or updates the “HDMI Device List”. Up to 11 HDMI control compatible
equipment items can be connected, and up to 5 equipment items can be connected to
a single socket. Be sure to update the “HDMI Device List” when you change the
HDMI control compatible equipment connections or settings.
HDMI Device List
Displays the connected HDMI control compatible equipment.
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You cannot use “HDMI Set-up” when an HDMI control compatible audio system is interlocked
with the TV.
Timer Settings
Power Saving
Sets the timer to turn on/off the TV.
Sleep Timer
Sets a period of time after which the TV automatically switches itself into standby
mode.
When “Sleep Timer” is activated, the (Timer) indicator on the TV front panel
lights up in orange.
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• If you turn off the TV and turn it on again, “Sleep Timer” is reset to “Off”.
• A notification message appears on the screen one minute before the TV switches to standby
mode.
On Timer
Sets the timer to turn on the TV from standby mode.
“Day”: Selects the day on which you want to activate the “On Timer”.
“Time”: Sets the time to turn on the TV.
“Duration”: Selects the time period after which the TV automatically switches to
standby mode again.
“Volume Set-up”: Sets the volume for when the timer turns on the TV.
Clock Set
Allows you to adjust the clock manually. When the TV is receiving digital channels,
the clock cannot be adjusted manually since it is set to the time code of the
broadcasted signal.
Selects the power saving mode to reduce the power consumption of the TV.
When “Picture Off” is selected, the picture is switched off and the (Picture Off)
indicator on the TV front panel lights up in green. The sound remains unchanged.
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Light Sensor
“On”: Automatically optimizes the picture settings according to the ambient light in
the room.
“Off”: Turns off the “Light Sensor” feature.
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Be sure not to put anything over the sensor, as its function may be affected. See page 12 for
further information on the sensor.
Product Information
All Reset
Displays your TV’s product information.
Resets all settings to the factory settings and then displays the “Auto Start-up”
screen.
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• Be sure not to turn the TV off during this period (it takes about 30 seconds) or press any
buttons.
• All settings, including Digital Favourite list, country/region, language, auto tuned channels,
etc. will be reset.
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PC Settings menu
You can select the options listed below on the “PC
Settings” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer
to “Navigating through menus” (page 22).
Screen Format
Reset
Auto Adjustment
Phase
Pitch
Horizontal Shift
Vertical Shift
Power Management
Selects a screen format for displaying input from your PC.
“Normal”: Displays the picture in its original size.
“Full 1”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area, keeping its original horizontal-
to-vertical aspect ratio.
“Full 2”: Enlarges the picture to fill the display area.
Resets the PC settings except “Screen Format” and “Power Management” to the
factory settings.
Automatically adjusts the display position and phase of the picture when the TV
receives an input signal from the connected PC.
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“Auto Adjustment” may not work well with certain input signals. In such cases, manually
adjust “Phase”, “Horizontal Shift” and “Vertical Shift”.
Adjusts the phase when the screen flickers.
Adjusts the pitch when the picture has unwanted vertical stripes.
Adjusts the horizontal position of the picture.
Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.
Switches the TV to standby mode if no signal is received for 30 seconds.
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Analogue Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the
“Analogue Set-up” menu. To select options in
“Settings”, refer to “Navigating through menus”
(page 22).
1 Digit Direct
Auto Tuning
Programme Sorting
Programme Labels
When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you can select an analogue channel using one
preset number button (0 - 9) on the remote.
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When “1 Digit Direct” is set to “On”, you cannot select channel numbers 10 and above entering
two digits using the remote.
Tunes in all the available analogue channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new
channels that have been launched by broadcasters.
Changes the order in which the analogue channels are stored on the TV.
1 Press
2 Press
Assigns a channel name of your choice up to five letters or numbers. The name will
be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected. (Names for channels
are usually taken automatically from Analogue Text (if available).)
1 Press
2 Press
3 Repeat the procedure in step 2 until the name is completed.
4 Select “OK”, then press .
F/f to select the channel you want to move to a new position, then
press .
F/f to select the new position for your channel, then press .
F/f to select the channel you want to name, then press .
F/f to select the desired letter or number (“_” for a blank space),
then press
If you input a wrong character
Press G/g to select the wrong character. Then, press F/f to select the correct
character.
To delete all the characters
Select “Reset”, then press .
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Manual Programme
Preset
Before selecting “Label”/“AFT”/“LNA”/“Audio Filter”/“Skip”/“Decoder”, press
PROG +/- to select the programme number with the channel. You cannot select a
programme number that is set to “Skip” (page 35).
Programme/System/Channel
Presets programme channels manually.
1 Press
2 Press
3 Press F/f to select “System”, then press .
4 Press
5 Press F/f to select “Channel”, then press .
6 Press
7 Tune the channels as follows:
8 Press to jump to “Confirm”, then press .
9 Press
Repeat the procedure above to preset other channels manually.
F/f to select “Programme”, then press .
F/f to select the programme number you want to manually tune (if
tuning a VCR, select channel 00), then press RETURN.
F/f to select one of the following TV broadcast systems, then
press RETURN.
B/G: For western European countries/regions
I: For the United Kingdom
D/K: For eastern European countries/regions
L: For France
F/f to select “S” (for cable channels) or “C” (for terrestrial
channels), then press
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“S” is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 6).
If you do not know the channel number (frequency)
Press F/f to search for the next available channel. When a channel has been found,
the search will stop. To continue searching, press
If you know the channel number (frequency)
Press the number buttons to enter the channel number of the broadcast you want or your
VCR channel number.
g.
F/f.
f to select “OK”, then press .
Label
Assigns a name of your choice, up to five letters or numbers, to the selected channel.
This name will be displayed briefly on the screen when the channel is selected.
To input characters, follow steps 2 to 4 of “Programme Labels” (page 33).
AFT
Allows you to fine-tune the selected programme number manually if you feel that a
slight tuning adjustment will improve the picture quality.
You can adjust the fine tuning over a range of -15 to +15. When “On” is selected, the
fine tuning is performed automatically.
LNA
Improves the picture quality for individual channels in the case of very weak
broadcast signals (noisy picture).
If you cannot see any improvement in the picture quality even if you set to “On”, set
this option to “Off” (factory setting).
Audio Filter
Improves the sound for individual channels in the case of distortion in mono
broadcasts. Sometimes a non-standard broadcast signal can cause sound distortion or
intermittent sound muting when watching mono programmes.
If you do not experience any sound distortion, we recommend that you leave this
option set to the factory setting “Off”.
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You cannot receive stereo or dual sound when “Low” or “High” is selected.
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Skip
Skips unused analogue channels when you press PROG +/- to select channels. (You
can still select a skipped channel using the number buttons.)
Decoder
Shows and records the scrambled channel selected when using a decoder connected
directly to scart connector / 1, or to scart connector / 2 via a VCR.
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This option is not available when “United Kingdom” is selected for “Country” (page 6).
Confirm
Saves changes made to the “Manual Programme Preset” settings.
Using MENU Functions
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Digital Set-up menu
You can select the options listed below on the “Digital
Set-up” menu. To select options in “Settings”, refer to
“Navigating through menus” (page 22).
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Some functions may not be available in some countries/
regions.
Digital Tuning
Digital Auto Tuning
Tunes in the available digital channels.
This option allows you to retune the TV after moving house, or to search for new
channels that have been launched by broadcasters. For details, see “Auto tuning the
TV” on page 6.
Programme List Edit
Removes any unwanted digital channels stored on the TV, and changes the order of
the digital channels stored on the TV.
1 Press
2 Remove or change the order of the digital channels as follows:
3 Press RETURN.
Digital Manual Tuning
Tunes the digital channels manually. This feature is available when “Digital Auto
Tuning” is set to “Antenna”.
1 Press the number button to select the channel number you want to
2 When the available channels are found, press
3 Press F/f to select the programme number where you want to store the
Repeat the above procedure to manually tune other channels.
F/f to select the channel you want to remove or move to a new
position.
Press the number buttons to enter the known three-digit programme number of the
broadcast you want.
To remove the digital channel
Press . After a confirmation message appears, press G to select “Yes”, then press .
To change the order of the digital channels
Press g, then press F/f to select the new position for the channel and press G.
manually tune, then press
F/f to tune the channel.
F/f to select the channel
you want to store, then press .
new channel, then press .
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Digital Set-up
Subtitle Set-up
“Subtitle Setting”: When “For Hard Of Hearing” is selected, some visual aids may
also be displayed with the subtitles (if TV channels broadcast such information).
“Subtitle Language”: Selects which language subtitles are displayed in.
Audio Set-up
“Audio Type”: Switches to broadcast for the hearing impaired when “For Hard Of
Hearing” is selected.
“Audio Language”: Selects the language used for a programme. Some digital
channels may broadcast several audio languages for a programme.
“Audio Description”: Provides audio description (narration) of visual information,
if TV channels broadcast such information.
“Mixing Level”: Adjusts the TV main audio and Audio Description output levels.
Banner Mode
“Basic”: Displays programme information with a digital banner.
“Full”: Displays programme information with a digital banner, and displays detailed
programme information below that banner.
Radio Display
The screen wallpaper is displayed when listening to a radio broadcast. You can select
the screen wallpaper colour, or display a random colour. To cancel the screen
wallpaper display temporarily, press any button.
Parental Lock
Sets an age restriction for programmes. Any programme that exceeds the age
restriction can only be watched after a PIN Code is entered correctly.
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
If you have not previously set a PIN, a PIN code entry screen appears. Follow the
instructions of “PIN Code” below.
2 Press F/f to select the age restriction or “None” (for unrestricted
watching), then press .
3 Press RETURN.
Using MENU Functions
PIN Code
To set your PIN for the first time
1 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
2 Press RETURN.
To change your PIN
1 Press the number buttons to enter your existing PIN code.
2 Press the number buttons to enter the new PIN code.
3 Press RETURN.
z
PIN code 9999 is always accepted.
Technical Set-up
“Auto Service Update”: Enables the TV to detect and store new digital services as
they become available.
“Software Download”: Enables the TV to automatically receive software updates
free through your existing aerial/cable (when issued). It is recommended that this
option be set to “On” at all times. If you do not want your software to be updated, set
this option to “Off”.
“System Information”: Displays the current software version and the signal level.
“Time Zone”: Allows you to manually select the time zone you are in, if it is not the
same as the default time zone setting for your country/region.
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“Auto DST”: Sets whether or not to automatically switch between summer time and
winter time.
• “Off”: The time is displayed according to the time difference set by “Time Zone”.
• “On”: Automatically switches between summer time and winter time according to the
calendar.
CA Module Set-up
Allows you to access a pay TV service once you obtain a Conditional Access Module
(CAM) and a view card. See page 18 for the location of the (PCMCIA) socket.
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Additional Information
Specifications
Model name KDL-40D3550/40D3500 KDL-46D3550/46D3500
System
Panel System
TV System
Colour/Video System
Channel Coverage
Sound Output
Input/Output jacks
Aerial/Cable
/1
/2 (SmartLink)
3
3
HDMI IN 4, 5
6
6
6
PC
i
Power and others
Power Requirements
Screen Size
Display Resolution
Power Consumption
Standby Power Consumption*
Dimensions
(w × h × d)
(with stand)
(without stand)
Mass (with stand)
(without stand)
Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessories
* Specified standby power is reached after the TV finishes necessary internal processes.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Panel
Analogue: Depending on your country/region selection: B/G/H, D/K, L, I
Digital: DVB-T/DVB-C
Analogue: PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, 4.43 (only Video In)
Digital: MPEG-2 MP@ML
Analogue: VHF: E2–E12/UHF: E21–E69/CATV: S1–S20/HYPER: S21–S41
Digital: VHF/UHF
10 W + 10 W
75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, and TV audio/
video output.
21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input, selectable audio/
video output, and SmartLink interface.
Supported formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, 0.3V negative sync/P
P
Audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms
Video: 1080/24p, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Audio: Two channel linear PCM
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz, 16, 20 and 24 bits
Analogue audio input (phono jacks): 500 mVrms, Impedance: 47 kilohms (HDMI IN 5 only)
S video input (4-pin mini DIN)
Video input (phono jack)
Audio input (phono jacks)
Audio output (phono jacks)
PC Input (D-sub 15-pin) (see page 40)
G: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, non Sync on Green/B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/HD: 1-5 Vp-p/VD: 1-5 Vp-p
Headphones jack
CAM (Conditional Access Module) slot
220–240 V AC, 50 Hz
40 inches (Approx. 101.6 cm measured diagonally) 46 inches (Approx. 116.8 cm measured diagonally)
1,920 dots (horizontal) × 1,080 lines (vertical)
193 W 238 W
0.3 W
Approx. 981 × 692 × 265 mm Approx. 1,114 × 778 × 306 mm
Approx. 981 × 643 × 110 mm Approx. 1,114 × 730 × 115 mm
Approx. 24.0 kg Approx. 30.5 kg
Approx. 20.5 kg Approx. 26.5 kg
Refer to “1: Checking the accessories” on page 4.
Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL500
TV stand SU-FL300M
D/K: R1–R12, R21–R69/L: F2–F10, B–Q, F21–F69/I: UHF B21–B69
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms/
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
PC audio input (minijack)
Additional Information
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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PC Input Signal Reference Chart
Signals Horizontal (Pixel) Vertical (Line)
frequency
(kHz)
VGA 640 480 31.5 60 VGA
640 480 37.5 75 VESA
720 400 31.5 70 VGA-T
SVGA 800 600 37.9 60 VESA Guidelines
800 600 46.9 75 VESA
XGA 1024 768 48.4 60 VESA Guidelines
1024 768 56.5 70 VESA
1024 768 60 75 VESA
WXGA 1280 768 47.4 60 VESA
1280 768 47.8 60 VESA
1360 768 47.7 60 VESA
• This TV’s PC input does not support Sync on Green or Composite Sync.
• This TV’s PC input does not support interlaced signals.
• For the best picture quality, it is recommended to use the signals (boldfaced) in the above chart with a 60 Hz vertical frequency
from a personal computer. In plug and play, signals with a 60 Hz vertical frequency will be selected automatically.
Horizontal
Ver tical
frequency (Hz)
Standard
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Troubleshooting
Check whether the 1 (standby) indicator is
flashing in red.
When it is flashing
The self-diagnosis function is activated.
1 Count how many 1 (standby) indicator
flashes between each two second break.
For example, the indicator flashes three times, then
there is a two second break, followed by another
three flashes, etc.
2 Press 1 on the top edge of the TV to turn it
off, disconnect the mains lead, and inform
your dealer or Sony service centre of how
the indicator flashes (number of flashes).
When it is not flashing
1 Check the items in the tables below.
2 If the problem still persists, have your TV
serviced by qualified service personnel.
Picture
No picture (screen is dark) and no sound
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Connect the TV to the mains, and press 1 on the top edge
of the TV.
• If the 1 (standby) indicator lights up in red, press "/1.
No picture or no menu information from equipment
connected to the scart connector
• Press / to display the connected equipment list,
then select the desired input.
• Check the connection between the optional equipment and
the TV.
Double images or ghosting
• Check the aerial/cable connection.
• Check the aerial location and direction.
Only snow and noise appear on the screen
• Check if the aerial is broken or bent.
• Check if the aerial has reached the end of its serviceable
life (three to five years in normal use, one to two years at
the seaside).
Distorted picture (dotted lines or stripes)
• Keep the TV away from electrical noise sources such as
cars, motorcycles, hair-dryers or optical equipment.
• When installing optional equipment, leave some space
between the optional equipment and the TV.
• Make sure that the aerial/cable is connected using the
supplied coaxial cable.
• Keep the aerial/cable TV cable away from other
connecting cables.
Picture or sound noise when viewing a TV channel
• Adjust “AFT” (Automatic Fine Tuning) to obtain better
picture reception (page 34).
Some tiny black points and/or bright points appear
on the screen
• The picture of a display unit is composed of pixels. Tiny
black points and/or bright points (pixels) on the screen do
not indicate a malfunction.
The picture contours are disrupted
• Select “Auto 1” or “Auto 2” in “Film Mode” (page 28).
No colour on programmes
• Select “Reset” (page 23).
No colour or irregular colour when viewing a
signal from the 3 sockets
• Check the connection of the 3 sockets and check if
each sockets are firmly seated in their respective sockets.
Sound
No sound, but good picture
• Press 2 +/– or % (Mute).
• Check if the “Speaker” is set to “TV Speaker” (page 29).
Channels
The desired channel cannot be selected
• Switch between digital and analogue mode and select the
desired digital/analogue channel.
Some channels are blank
• Scrambled/Subscription only channel. Subscribe to the
pay TV service.
• Channel is used only for data (no picture or sound).
• Contact the broadcaster for transmission details.
Digital channels are not displayed
• Contact a local installer to find out if digital transmissions
are provided in your area.
• Upgrade to a higher gain aerial.
Additional Information
General
The TV turns off automatically (the TV enters
standby mode)
• Check if the “Sleep Timer” is activated, or confirm the
“Duration” setting of “On Timer” (page 30).
• If no signal is received and no operation is performed in
the TV mode for 10 minutes, the TV automatically
switches to standby mode.
The TV turns on automatically
• Check if the “On Timer” is activated (page 30).
Some input sources cannot be selected
• Select “AV Preset” and cancel “Skip” of the input source
(page 29).
The remote does not function
• Replace the batteries.
The “Store Display Mode: On” message appears
on the screen
• Select “All Reset” in the “Set-up” menu (page 31).
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HDMI equipment does not appear on “HDMI Device
List”
• Check that your equipment is HDMI control compatible
equipment.
Not all channels are tuned
• Check support web site for cable provide information.
http://support.sony-europe.com/TV/DVBC/
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KDL-46D3550/46D3500
KDL-40D3550/40D3500
Printed in Spain
3-280-663-11(1)
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